Communications Associate

Position Title: Communications Associate

Reports to: Sr. VP of Communications and Policy Outreach and Deputy Director of Communications

Position Status: Fulltime, exempt

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$88,000. EFIF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; 401k with a 5% match and 3% auto-enroll; life and long-term disability insurance; pet insurance; and a pre-tax Flexible Savings Account, Health Savings Account, and parking and metro benefits. We have generous annual paid time off, including 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, plus all federal holidays and the week between December 25 and January 1.

About EFI Foundation

The EFI Foundation is a Washington-based registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition. Led by a senior team with decades of experience and proven track records in government, academia, and the private sector, the EFI Foundation conducts objective, fact-based, and rigorous analysis supported by a multidisciplinary network of experts.

EFIF was founded by Ernest J. Moniz, who served as the thirteenth United States Secretary of Energy (2013-2017) during the Obama Administration. Former Secretary Moniz also serves as the co-chair of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and holds a position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Former Secretary Moniz and other principals of EFIF also are principals of EJM Associates, LLC, a Washington-based business consultancy.

Summary

The EFI Foundation is seeking a Communications Associate to assist the EFI Foundation Senior Vice President of Communications and Policy Outreach, the Deputy Director of Communications, and the Communications Team in activities to promote the work of the EFI Foundation to energy stakeholders and the general public.

Candidates must have at least four years of relevant communications experience after college graduation in a paid position. The EFI Foundation’s work includes thought leadership and analytical research on topics such as hydrogen, nuclear power, carbon dioxide removal, natural gas, and offshore wind power.

This is a hybrid position, and candidates must be in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C., area for at least three days a week in the office.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Write and edit news- and feature-style blog posts, email marketing content, event promotional materials, report summaries, media alerts, website content, social media, and fact sheets.
• Help copyedit written materials produced by other team members according to EFIF’s Style Guide to catch grammatical and punctuation errors, and to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effective framing.
• Assist in managing schedules for report publication and other projects.
• Build relationships with congressional staffers and leverage existing connections.
• Help create and maintain databases for strategic contacts and content distribution to energy stakeholders and influencers, reporters, and U.S. policymakers and their staff.
• Prepare and promote EFIF webinars, including sending out invitations, amplifying on social media and tracking RSVPs, learnings, lead the run of show, and serve as MC when needed.
• Support the communications and research team in execution and planning of private events (roundtables, workshops, etc.)
• Lead the identification and interview process for the Communications Internship/Fellowship and build lasting relationships with universities to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.
• Contribute your expertise to overall strategic communications planning to ensure that EFIF’s work reaches and resonates with target audiences (policymakers, non-profits, energy industry stakeholders, etc.), and to increase the impact of EFIF’s work.

General Time Breakdown

• Communications team support (event support, internship hiring, administrative tasks, etc.) approx. 40%
• Writing, copywriting, and editorial support approx. 35%
• Congressional relationship-building and tracking approx. 25%

Who You Are

• High attention to detail. You can be trusted to create accurate messaging and maintain brand consistency.
• Proactive problem-solver. You identify problems and you take the initiative to resolve them.
• Strong interpersonal skills. You’re comfortable interacting with all types of people, from the press to senior leadership to high-level officials.
• Creative. You can think outside the box to engage a broad range of audiences.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Communications or related)
• 4-7 years of experience of post-graduation professional experience in communications.
• Excellent writing skills are crucial.
• Experience working with research/technical teams to produce strategic communications content.
• Copy editing skills and experience (AP Style, correcting grammar and punctuation).
• Strategic communications mindset and experience (preferably, including campaigns to energy stakeholders), and experience communicating to various audiences.
• Experience with public and private event planning, social media, email marketing tools (Constant Contact or MailChimp), and CRM tools (Hubspot or Salesforce).
• Highly preferred: Previous work experience in a Congressional office and/or background in clean energy, specifically within energy communications.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. EFIF is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EFIF is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

TO APPLY: Use this link and include:

• Short letter of introduction (Cover letter)
• Resume
• Communications writing sample(s) (e.g., news article, news feature, social media, etc. that prove your expertise in day-to-day communications tasks; don’t submit an academic paper; writing samples on energy topics are a plus)
• Finalists will be required to provide two personal references

Our Values

EFIF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or accommodation for this job application due to a disability, you may contact us at info@efifoundation.org.